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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30
The Mother OF Thirty-three Children.

The largest family of children in Amer
lea, born of one mother and father is
probably that Of Mrs. Brandon, of Mounds
vile, w. Va. The mother is only ~ years
old. She has given birth to and reared SO
children-tivc daughters and 2S sons. Six
teen OF the sons measure in height collect
lively 9G feet Z inches. All Of these 1G were
volunteers i'll the Union army during the
late civil war. One was killed at Piusburg
Landing, one died in AndcrsOnville, and
one, Charles, the youngest boy, served the
longest term i'll Libby prison of any Union
soldier now living OF the If boys who
survived the war, all were wounded and
are drawing pensions. Mrs Brandon. the
mother Of this band OF soldiers. has lately
been granted a pension Of 81, 250. The
Old lady is rs bright and active as most
women Of Onc-half her age. She is fond
OF oulGoor exercise, and only Il few DAYS
ago walked 20 miles within five hours.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30
4 Bloody Feud in Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Juno 22.-Infor,na-
ton has been received by the Transcript
of another battle in Rowan county.
which occurred this morning at 9 o'clock.
In this fight Craig Tolliver, the despera-
do who lorded it over that section, was
killed. 1t is said that large party of
men, ostensibly led by DIR. Logan, whose
two sons were murdered in cold blood
by the Tolliyer men about two weeks
ago, and who was in jail in this city ut
the tirae Of the tragedy, had organized q
band Of regulators for the purpose of
Kidding the county Of the desperadoes
The rumors of this band being in the
neighborhood of Morchead have been
frequent. This morning, little after
nine o'clock, the regulators being con-
cealed in close proximity to Morchead,
gang who were on the streets. TolIiver
was killed in the engagement, and the
fight assumed bushwhacking character,
men hiding behind houses and trees and
shooting at any one that could be seen.
Reports differ as to the number killed ;
one placing the number at five, includ-
ing TolliVer, and another stating that
Craig Tolliver, two of his brothers and
thirteen others had been killed. There
is greet confusion in the telographic re-
ports coming, and accurate news is out
Of the question.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 23.-A special
from the Courier-Journal correspondent,
who left last night for Rowan county,
corroboratos the story of the killing Of
the three Tollivers and Harvey Cooper
Sheriff Hogg's posse had warrants for
the arrest of the men, and they were
supplied with arms and ammunition by
Governor Knott. Force was only re-
sorted to after the dosperadoes had re-
fused to submit to arrest. Budd and
Jay Tolliver wero cousins, not brothers,
of Craig Tolliver. Andy Tolliver, anoth-
er of Craig's cousins, escaped; he was
slightly wounded.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30
In q Battlc-PaDoram Studio.

The contral platform is, of course, the
standpoint from which visitors will view
the panorama and therefore tho artists
are obliged to go TO it frequently, rs the
painting nears completion, IN order to
observe the effect and progress of their
work.
This, too, is the place of conference,
and despite the signs of mo Admit
tance," within and without, visitors are
frequent, and usually welcome, These
visitors are often veteran soldiers who
took part in tho action represented, and
who often make helpful suggestions.
The army stories that arc told on. the
central platform, would, If collected
mako prodigious volume. The floor
of the platform is chalked and rechalk-
ed, some referring to tho panorama it.
self, but more to illustrate occurrences
upon other fields. The strong pine rail
surrounding the platform is pcncillcd all
over with kindred decorations, while
| scraps Of paper, upon which are memo
randa OF incidents, and variety of data
as we'll as names and addresses, are
pinned to the convenient timber with
| thumb-tacks.
The artist paints steadily, every indi-
vidual being mainly occupied in perfect
ing his own work, though never hesitat-
ing to ask or extend aid in some special
direction. One artist, for instance. has
an excellent figure of mounted officer.
all complete excepting the portrait,
a photograph for which is pinned to the
canvas. While this artist goes to
| strengthen limo of battle, another
one will rapidly paint an admirable
portrait for the incomplete figure. Soon,
another brush is busy with tho horse,
while another artist calls for some spec
ial saddle and bride TO be brought to
the platform that he may paint the trap
pings.
Now, look at the back of the photo
graph which is pinned to tho canvas
faded carte de viSite Of young officer.
upon slip of paper we read the follow
ing: "Col K, now on General Shcri-
dams staff, II 47'' (meaning section IL,
square AZ Of the panorama); "Frcnch
cap. blouse, captains straps-staiI-
| dark-blue trousers, gold cord, cavalry
boots, staff sword, Mcclellan saddle;
| shabrack-black horse; see skctch.n
This instance will give an idea Of the
way in which facts arc preserved when
q panorama is painted by artists who
| conscientiously strive to mako of tho
work great historical painting. Iheo-
3ore Il. DaviS TN 81. Nicholas.
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ClcYelnnds War Record.

The Leader says that Grover Cleveland
is a 'coppcrhcad, that he sent "substi-
tutc' to represent him in the army. Very
well, but it fails to state that two of Clcvc-
land'S brothers went into the army, that
he remained at home to support his mother
and the families Of his brothers. lie also
furnished substitute and paid for him out
OF his own money. The LeudGr supported
Blaine for President. He staid at home
and made money out Of the war. lie put
IN a substitute; that substitute deserted and
Blaine recovered from the Maine Legsla-
Sure the money he had paid his cowardly
representative. One of the Lc0der editors
went to Europe to avoid the draft; had his
teeth pulled out SO he could swear he could
not bite cartridges and the "warriors" now
on the Leader editorial force were ali en-
joying fat offices, drawing big pay and
taking precious good care that they never
would get near any battle flags. Goce
idnd P2diR DealCr.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30

An instant relief for collie of infants.
Cures Dysentery, Diarrhna, Cholera
Intantum or any diseases of the stomach
and bowels. Makes the critical period
OF Teething safe and easy. Is safe and
pleasant tonic. For sale by all druggists,
and for wholesale by HOWARD, WmIET
& Co., Augugta, Ga
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30

The PHILADELPHIA SENTINEL is edited
by colored men. 1t agrees with Senator
ingalls, that the negro has proven fail
ure as n voter, to tho extent, at least,
that he has "voted blindly against the
negro's own interests, and for the main
tenance OF just such mon as Senator In
gals, who voraciously gobble all they
get, and smite the hand that gives it. "
The Sentinel further declares that the
hour of real emancipation is yet to
come-the liberation which shall follow
the breaking away from false friends.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30

All who desire full Information about the
cause snd cure OF BLOOD POiSOns, Scrofnla and
ScrofulOuS SwcllingS, Ulcers, Sores, lhcuma
tiSm, Kidney complaints, Catarrh, etc, can
secure by mail, free, copy our 80 page Illus
trAtcd Book of Wonders, filed with the most
wonderful and startling proof ever before
known. Address, BLOOD BALM CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30

HALLWAY RECEIvERsIIIPS come high,
| although they are a very common lux
! ury. The Master in Chancery, to whom
was referred tho matter of COMPENSATION
| duo tho receivers and counsel of the
| Wabash, st. Louis and Pacific Railroad.
recommends the following allowances:
Thomas Il. Tut and SolOn Humphreys
| receive each SIP, ,500-$225, 900; the
attorney for receivers, assisting tho Cen
cral Solicitor, $500; another attorney,
| 81, 800; Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany, as trustee, 81, 500; O firm Of law
yers, $1,000; another firm of lawyers,
49, 500. Other solicitors and trustees
were paid an aggregate of 100000 more
This makes q grand total for receivers
and lawyers of $91l 800. 1t is not prob
able that in any private business such
extravagant expenditures would be tolcr-
ated, but when railway gets into the
hands of court it is too often consid-
cred legitimate picking by the lawyers,
and the courts and their officers seldom
hurt the feelings Of the profession by in
timating that the charges for legal ser
vices are too high.
We accidentally overheard the following
dialogue on the street yesterday.
Jonc$-Smith, why don't you stop that
disgusting hawking and splitting?
Smith-llow can |? You know am
martyr to CNtarrh.
J.-Do as did / had the disease in its
worst form but am well now.
S.-What did you do for it?
il used Dr. S0ge's Catarrh Remedy.
1t cured me and it will cure you
S.-I'ye heard of it, and 10y Jove I'll try
it.
J.-Do so. You'll find it at all the drug
stores in town.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30
A Sensation !!

Why is it that three bottles of{R r u |
are sold in Atlanta to ono Of anv Other
blood remedy, and twice as much con.
sumed in the State of Georgia as anv
other preparation? No one need taltyo
our word, but simply ask the druggists,
Ask tho people, They are competent
witnesses. Six houses i'll Atlanta are
buying B. B. B. in five and ten gross
lots, and some of thom buy as often as
every two months. Why these unpre-
cedented sales here at home with so little
advertising? Modcsty forbids us making
reply. Had B. b. b. been before the
public quarter or half o. century, it
would not be necessary to be bolstered
up with crutches of page advertisements
now. Merit will conquer and down
$I.O0 WORTH $500 o.
For four years L ,havo been u sufferer
from a terrible form of Rheumatism,
which reduced me SO low that all hope
of recovery wRs given up. l have suffer
ed the most cXcruciating pain day and
night, and often Willie writhiDg in agony
have wished could die. l have tried
everything known for that disease, but
nothing did me any good, and have had
some OF the finest physicians of the
State to work on me, but oil to no effect.
nave spent over $500 without finding
reno1. am now proud TO say that after
using only one bottle of b. 4. B. l am
enabled to walk around and attend to
business, and | would not take $500 for
the benefit received from one single bot
tie of Is. b. B. J. refer to all merchants
and business men OF this town. Yours,
most truly, L. O. CARA.
Waverly, Walker county, Texas.
Demonstrated NJ crit.
SPARTA, Ga, May Is, 1886.
BLOOD BALM Co: You will please ship
us per first freight one gross 3. B. 3.
1t gives US pleasure to report good
trade for this preparation. Indeed it has
far eclipsed oil other blood remedies,
both in demonstrated merit and rapid
sale with us. RozIER Il VARDENAN.
| All who desire full Information about the
| cause snd cure OF BLOOD POiSOns, Scrofnla and
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-06-30

The more you puff a cigar the smaller it
becomes And that is the case with some
men.
a wind instrumental clock kew.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16
An Apache IntOxiCant.

From corn the Apachcs make fer
mented drink called tiz-win, which is
not as strong as the corn whisky Of
civilization, but their peculiar method Of
drinking it compensates for its lack OF
strength. For some three days before it
has reached its highest point of fermenta
.ion. not single piece of food is swal-
lowed. Atthe end of that period they
fill themselves to their utmost capacity
with the unclarifcd tiz-win. Although
half starved, il takes but afew moments
to make them feel as if they had a Major
Generals rations for six months previous,
while the most conspicuous effect is to
swell their bump Of eombativeness to an
ifiotdinatc degree. If large number
have indulged in this liquor serious out
breaks and disturbances are almost sure
10 ensue, especially if other bands of ln-
dians or any whites are near enough fOI
them to reach before this temporary
stimulated combatiyencss has worn away.
In fact, after having, when sober, de-
cided to go upon the warpath, by far the
most important preliminary IS the manu-
facture of huge quantities Of tiz-win. IL:
peculiar composition, and the no less pc
culiar manner of taking the liquor, gives
il most lasting effect upon the system,
and an Indian with his stomach distcnded
with il is said to have held of a six oi
eight day spree" and during all til {
time his warlke qualities are sure to bC
most conspicuous.
There is much evidence to show that
alcoholic liuuor made from corn Is AN an,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16
The Pigenn Post.

The general notion that all that has to
be done in forwarding q despatch by
pigeon is to catch the bird, tie letter to
It's beg, and then liberate it, is utterly
fallaciAis, as the method of attaching
the message is of great Importance. Be
sides, to be OF much service, the bird
must have been thoroughly trained,
otherwise, if the distance to be trayersed
be great, the pigeon will In all probabll-
ity lose its way, as it depends more upon
observation than anything else foS
guidance in its flights. Prior to the
siege of Paris the method of affixing the
message to the bird had not received that
attention which it demanded, and conse-
qucntly many dispatches were lost in
transit. At first the message was merely
lcied up tightly, waxed over TO protect
II from the weather, and then attached to
a feather of the birds tail. But II was
soon found that the twine which kept
the missive in its place cut or damaged
the paper, AID therefore, in order to pro-
tect it from being pecked by the pigeon
and from being injured by vet. etc, the
despatch was inserted in small goose
Quill two inches IN length. The quill
was then pierced close TO each end with a
red hot hodkin, so as not to split it, and
in the holes waxed silk threads were in
serted TO afiix it to the strongest tail
feather. BY attaching the message to
this part oil the birds body its fight was
not in any way interfered with Corn
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16
Left.lland Writing br soldiers.

The Roman soldier used to be trained
to use his left hand as well as the right.
This was done so that if he happened TO
lose his right hand in action, he could
carry on the fight with the left. Our Ameri-
can soldiers who have suffered that loss
have trained the left hand to a more be-
nefcent use.
A gentleman in New York City, awhile
since, took it into his head 70 collect
specimens Of writing from soldiers who
had lost their right hands in battle and
afterward learned TO use the left.
lie gave public notice OF his desire.
and offered prizes for the best Of these
specimens. Pretty soon they began to
come in, and by the time specified for
awarding the prizes 800 samples Of such
left-hand writing by manned soldiers had
arrived.
Ihave Just been looking over some OF
this writing. A great many OF thespecl-
mems are written in beautiful manner.
All are good. The writing in nearly all
cases slants backward instead Of forward.
One piece Of writing, from soldier who
had lost both arms, was made by holding
the pen in his mouth NORTH Amerieaa
Rerieie. :. .... ----.sa---' -
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16

The following from the New York Sa,
is 10 the point; III country newspapers
were to pablish the names OF subscribers
who take, read and enjoy, and are graft
Ged by, We, refuse to pay for their home
papers, the reputation Of most communi
ties for moral honesty would dopreciat,
twenty per cent, An editors labor is
seldom esteemed OF compensated A
lawyer will give you i've minutes advice
on topic and charge you - for it, An
editor will give YOU advice on hundred
topics, and charge i've cents copy fol
his paper, and very often i've cents givcr
to an editor would save s. given TO a law.
yer, IN fact, no other business is so uni.
Versally robbed aud Swindlcd out Of THEN
labor aud capital as country newspaper
pallishers
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

The London Zoolog7tal Society re-
ports that at the close of 1880 u had in
its collection a total OF 1900 animdisi 81
which III were mammals, 1,429 birds,
ard 403 reptiles. Many of the animals
have been bred in the society's gardens.
Two skeletons dug up several months
ago in 4 cave near tlie Ornea, in Belgium,
sppeaf to beloO, TO the oldest race of
which ;!T'y distinct record exists. These
prehistoric individuals were contempo-
rary with the mammoth, and inhabited
the country before the gyaat ice age.
They were short and thick-s4t, with
broad shoulders. supporting long and
narrow head, with an extremity low fore
head.
A new use for the Tobacco plant has
been discovered. Its stems a,fd waste, it
is claimed, arr equal TO linen rags IN the
manufacture of paper. Tobacco wasts
costs less than 60 ton, linen rags eli.
There is no expense in asserting the
former and very little shrinkagc, rs
against 0 loss of third of rags. The
yearly tobacco waste is estimated in the
census reports at from 9j0O0,0o0 to A.,
coo, 900 pounds.
I'VE read in the ApotheEsr Zeitung that
the idea that scG air contains salt has
obtained widespread cfedence Schelenz
has investigated the matter He allowed
1000 liters sea air, at variable distances
from the shore and different heights
above the level of the tide, to pass
through solution of nitrate of silver
Not trace # salt was found. However,
it was found that sea air was remarkably
free from organic matter.
Naphtha, which is burned in l0como-
tives in the Caucasus, yields ninety pet
cent. of its theoretic heating power,
while not more than sixty per cent. can
be realized from solid fuel. Petroleum
is now the sole combustible of ships in
the Caspian sea. and only half as much is
required as wss formerly used of coal
The maximum force obtainable from coal
is said to be only -fifths of that which
petroleum may furnish, and the railway
experiments have shown that given
weight of naphtha will take the place OF
eight and a half times the weight OF
wood, although the theoretical difference
is only as three to one,
In spite of repeated failures orts are
still being made to use petro cum as q
fuel for making steam. A company has
been formed in New York State, with o
capital of S3 900, 900, for accomplishing
this result by means of an invention con-
sisting of an apparatus for the produc-
tion of afix gas from the union of de.
composed oil and water. 1t is claimed
that it can be applied TO boilers of any
kind, and the flame which it produces is
intense, steady, and easily controlled.
Mr.. Edison, so prolific in invention, has
been experimenting on a method of sig
na,ing between vessels at sea. In this
system long and short explosive sounds
are made under water, and by proper
combinations, similar to the ordinary tel
egraphic alphabet. words and sentence
are built up. BY this plan communica-
ton has been successfully established be-
tween ships three and four miles apart,
and it is isexpected when the apparatus for
making these sounds and receiving them
is perfected that much greater distance
can be covered
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

A sound WhsR 81 snores
wakes.
Stands to reason-the gentleman who
has the f0or-Boston Transcript.
A nice how do you do-The friendly
alutation of & pretty girl Boston
Courier.
A Minneapolis man has invented a.
lust collector. Jay Gould invented one
lesfs ago.-Ne,o Haren Neics.
"Yes,' said Miss Popinjay, 81 have .
,eau, but | have had him for five years.
he is nothing but beau of promise. "
Darlington Free Press.
From an old bachelors album: ats,
100 soon to marry when one is young,
md too late when one is old. The inter
1al may profitably be devoted to reHec-
ion. -7M-Bds.
II see you have a rod, line, plenty Of
lies, basket and landing net; but
where's your reel, yonng mani" said the
guide. sorting over the traps. "Oh, Well
get that after drinking up the bait."-
life.
Diner-"Waiter, how come this sleeve
outton in my soupg' Sleeve
outton2 Is that so, sir2 Beg pardon.
we never give sleeve buttons in tomato
loup: only collar buttons. Let me ex-
,hange it ryou, sir2''-Boston Courier
When the refreshing breezes sweep the snow
OF apple blossoms from Che orchard floor,
And in untrodden paths wild roses blow
And meadows with the daisy's bloom are
hoar,
When Sol rains down his beams from cloud
less skies.
And faces fair exhibit signs Of tan.
rhe time is at the door when pesky flies
Begin to poster the bald headed man.
-BoStoA Courier.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16

A powerful syndicate of phosphate
miners and manufacturers has been
formed in South Carolina fer The pur-
pose of controlling prio-s, This is one
of South CaroliUa's grva;ost industries.
Last year the aggregate production Of
phosphate rock was 9t9, ,6oS tons, Of
which Ssi, sos tons were exported and
6s, 900 tons were consumed by the local
fertilizer manufacturing companies, The
aggregate value of this production was,
in round numbers $4,000, coo, Large
quantities Ofthis rcclS are shipped to New
York and other Northern ports,
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16
Tho Inventor Of the BowIe.Knire.

William Bowie, a Kentuckian, noted
gambler, for whom the bowie knife was
named, and who fell at the Alamo, by
the side of David Crockett, though gam
bier, had noble heart. A young man
returning from bridal tour on a steam
boat lost all his money with gambler
several thousand dollars-and, fainting,
brought out his wife. Bowie, who had
been watching the cheatingfrom his berth.
rolled out of his bed, exclaiming:
"That's boy. am gambler. You
must play this game with me, +" laying his
weapons on the table. They played a
game that doubled. When the amount
on the table was equal to the amount lost
by the young man, Bowie scooped the
whole into his hat without deciding the
game. This resulted in pass at arms.
Repairing TO the upper deck Of the boat,
at the first fire Bowie killed his man and
rolled him into the river Going down
into the cabin, he called up the young
bride and emptied the contents of his hat
into her lap. This act was regarded as
SO heroic and disinterested that the law
took no notice of it.--Atlanta Conttitu-
ti0H.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16

A missionary writes from Tinnevelly,
british India 'Pa sing up the maiE
street Of ralamcotta, we noticed the neat
houses OF the native Christians: over the
door Of one wore the words. Welcome:
Peace be with you all We accepted
the general invitation aud entered tho
house and saw respectable happy
family. On the table was the family
Bible, in which we noticed several
slips Of paper as markers. We were
told one marked the portion for family
pra er; another was the husbands mark
ior private rea ling. another tho wife's.
and another the chiidren's. It was .
family Bible indeed y